Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has praised the club's capture of Glen Johnson.

The Potters have signed the 30-year-old defender on a free contract from Liverpool and Hughes is thrilled with the impending arrival of the 54-time England international.

Speaking from Singapore, where Stoke are for the Barclays Asia Trophy, manager Mark Hughes told the club's official website: "Glen will be a fantastic addition to our squad. He commanded a huge transfer fee when he left Portsmouth for Liverpool but dealt with the pressure that comes with that.

"He's a talented defender who also chips in with goals - as we discovered last season when he scored the winner against us at Anfield – and having spoken to him I know how much he's looking forward to being a Stoke player."